2017 FCRV Campvention July 9-16, 2017 Lima, Ohio

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Note: Family Campers & RVers logos owned by Family Campers & RVers April - May - June 2017 www.gsafcrv.org FCRV SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CAMPOUT FORT CHISWELL RV PARK 312 FT.

1 Note: Family Campers & RVers logos owned by Family Campers & RVers April - May - June FCRV SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CAMPOUT FORT CHISWELL RV PARK 312 FT. CHISWELL ROAD MAX MEADOWS, VIRGINIA June 22-25, FCRV Campvention July 9-16, 2017 Lima, Ohio For Details & Information See Registration Form

3 Freddy Smith, GSA President Welcome Spring! Looking forward to camping this year. Hope all are doing well this early spring day. Prayers to the members and families that are or have been sick. The current board will be going out soon and the new board will take oven. Give them all your support. Participate in conversation. Think of ways to improve our organization and invite others to join us. I would like to thank all the current board for all they have done for the organization. The most common complaint we have heard during FCRV events from visitors is that people break off in groups and they feel like an outsider and consider not attending again. Some people are shy and kind of hang back and observe the situation. Just a reminder it was discussed and agreed upon that there will only be a one official State Campout per year and it will be the Fall Campout. Sometime in Spring 2017 we will may have a campout but it will not be an organized event as our regular State campouts. The Board will arrange to meet to go over any issues that may arise. Membership is something that needs to improve. Please think of any suggestions to help increase the membership. To get the work out about the organization. Just a reminder please submit any registration forms for any event in a timely matter as you all know it just helps so much in planning an event of any type. Just a reminder if there are any ideas or suggestions to make the organization better please let us know. The current board would like to thank everyone for supporting us during our time as GSA Officers. Happy camping, be safe in your travels. Good health to all. *********************************************************************************************** Currently the GSA membership dues of $10 are due on September 1 st of every year. Clubs if you would please pay your state dues as a club with a membership list to Dianne Reagan, all others please mail to Dianne. These dues help cover the expenses of the Newsletter and the GSA Website. On the same note, be sure your National dues are paid also. If your State dues are not received, you will be removed from this mailing. ***********************************************************************************************

4 STATE DIRECTOR BY: Tommy & Alice Garner I am writing this while we are attending the YARS rally in Mineola, Texas. We have just come from the Retiree Rally in Canton where we had a good time. We were pleased to see Rheba Doris and Clemit Williams, Helen and Larry Weems and Edna and Bob Jordon in attendance. The GSA was also represented by or National Retiree Directors Reba and Ron Ray and us. We will be getting home in about a week and a half and then go to Fort Payne Alabama with the Peach Rollers for the weekend and GSA board meeting. After that, it s the Troup Traveler s campout at Amity Park on West Point Lake. Come June 22nd thru 25th, we will be going to the Southeastern Regional rally at Fort Chiswell Rv Park in Wythville, Virginia. We would like to see a good Georgia turnout if possible. Reservations at the park can be made by calling them at (276) Don t forget that Campvention is in Lima, Ohio on July 9th thru July 14th. GEORGIA RETIREE CHAIRMAN By: REBA & RON RAY Ok, everyone, the 2017 Retiree Rally was a great success. Circus, Circus, Under the Big Top, was lots of fun. With carnival games, line dancing, meals, ice cream social and all the other events going on, you were kept busy the whole time you were there. We had a lot of vendors and several seminars that were very interesting. Congratulations to Robert and Carolyn Deshone from Michigan to become our 2017 International King and Queen. They seem really nice and we wish them a successful year with many safe travels. The 2018 Retiree Rally will be in Tallahassee, Florida. Dave & Linda Hennie will host this rally. The theme is Spring Break, with great promises of activities at this rally. If I know Dave & Linda, you will have a great time. The dates for this rally will be March 20 26, 2018, with early days to start on March 16, So, make plans on be being there, I think you will have fun. I forgot to get an extra registration form but will have one by the time the next Cracker Barrel comes out. So, look for it and sign up and let s party with them in Tallahassee. We had six couples to attend the 2017 Retiree Rally from Georgia. With a total of 137 rig and about 9 staying in motels, it was a good turn-out. The 2019 Retiree Rally will be back in Houma, Louisiana. Ron & Reba Ray Georgia Retiree Directors *********************************************************************************************** Please check the FCRV website for information concerning Camping Today, Campvention, Retiree Rally, and Regional Campout for

5 *********************************************************************************************** TROUP TRAVELERS By: REBA RAY The Troup Travelers had an eating meeting for our January and February get together. We had a good attendance at both meetings. For the January Meeting we met at Los Napolas Mexican restaurant. The February meeting, we met at the Trinity on the Hill Methodist church. A meal was furnished by Ron & Reba of Crock Pot Lasagna, salad and dessert. We were celebrating Valentine. Pictures of different couples was taken by Reba, not bad pictures as an amateur. Then March came and we had our first initial campout for the year. Thanks to John & Charlotte Brisendine for a great weekend. The weather was great. Some went out to eat on Friday night and then on Saturday there was a meal of Barbeque for lunch, and then an afternoon for relaxation and fellowship among members. We had guest from Ohio, Dwight and Barb Bonifield. We are saddened to have lost one of our long time devoted member of Troup Travelers. Elliott Bailey passed away January 16, He and Frances have been members since late 1960s. He will be surly missed. Please keep Frances and their children in your prayers. Elliott had been sick for the last few months before passing away. The next three months will be very busy for most of us. April 28 29, we will have a campout at Amity Park with is still West Point Lake only on the Alabama side of the lake. Tommy & Alice Garner will be charge of this campout, with a potluck on Saturday night. Not sure what else goes on, but come and join us if you can. May campout will be at Whitetail Ridge Campground, the Hudson and Ray will have this campout. The dates are May No plans have been made at this time, but come anyway we will enjoy your company. June will be at High Falls State Park in Jackson, Ga. Michael and Stephanie Simmons will be in charge of this campout. I can hear Butner s restaurant calling me already. Come join us for this. There are some of us going to Desoto State Park in Fort Payne, Al. April 21-23, for a called State Meeting. We are looking forward to this. Also, we are planning a campout in September at Little Tallapoosa Campground in Carrolton, Ga. The dates are Sept So, go ahead and make your reservations. We will be attending the Fried Pie Festival once again. Tell them you are with Troup Travelers. Other upcoming campout some of us will be attending is the Southeast Regional in Wythesville, Va. June and then on to Lima, Ohio for the National Campvention, July We wish all a great season of camping. Safe travels to all. **********************************************************************************************

The location of Tannery Row Ale House is a historical building close to the Railroad as in most historic town.

6 PEACH ROLLERS By: Linda Smith Hello All Hope everyone is well and enjoying life. Prayers for all that are sick and for a speedy recovery. About 14 families meet for lunch at Tannery Row Ale House in Historic Buford in January. Great food and fellowship. Every one enjoyed the time spent together. The location of Tannery Row Ale House is a historical building close to the Railroad as in most historic town. This location is not located downtown Buford but is just to the East of the main street area. The building was a tannery (leather) back in the day. Business grew and they had to build a larger facility. So, this became a manufacturing building for different things. Now it is home to the eatery, artist row (local artist exhibits), and a gallery auction place several other businesses. February, we met at Linda & David Williams home for a Super Bowl Party. Lots of fellowship, food, discussions and cheering. March several of us camped at Stone Mountain Park Campground and we had a potential new member camping with us. The weather was nice in the sum but a little breezy in the shade. Some that lived local came over for a while on Friday and Saturday. We went to a Mexican Restaurant on Thursday night for dinner. Friday night we ate at the Commons which is in the park at the Golf Club. Many of us meet there on many Friday nights for dinner and games. Saturday night we had soups, cornbread, fruits, vegetable and many other things at the Willis s campsite. Also, got to enjoy a nice campfire. Camping is getting off to a slow start this year! Looking forward to seeing you in *********************************************************************************************** Scholarship News Margo Bricker is the new Scholarship Chairman. ********************************************************************************************

7 SPRING LIZARDS By: Edna Jordan It's almost April. Spring is officially here. Easter Season is soon. IRS time is looming. Good weather for camping is virtually here. IN OTHER WORDS--all is normal, and life goes on---thankfully. This short letter is coming from the grounds of the Retiree Rally in Canton, Texas. About 140 rigs are here. We (older folks) are having good time. Georgia has 5 here. 3 couples from Spring Lizards and 2 couples from Troup Travelers. The theme is well-planned; the entertainment is superb. The fellowship is great. Next year s Retiree rally is in Tallahassee again. The Lizards had an enjoyable time and meeting at the Stephens home in February. We had planned a meeting here in Canton, but a quorum is not present. Our next meeting is camping in the Williams back yard in April. This is ALWAYS a fantastic time!! Some may be planning to attend the SE regional in June and the Campvention in July. Plans will be discussed later. Stay well/get well. Enjoy Spring. Get out and camp. ********************************************************************************************** If you have a RV for sale you can contact Larry Black to post it on the GSA website. If you know of anyone that wants to place an ad in the Newsletter let us know! If you would like to post your camping schedule on the GSA website send to Larry Black. Please remember to send in your registration forms for any GSA or FCRV events you plan to attend along with your check for any required fees. *********************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************** UPCOMING EVENTS June 22-25, 2017 Southeast Regional Wytheville, Virginia July 9-16, 2017 Campvention Lima, Ohio July TBA 2018 Campvention Doswell, Virginia Check FCRV website for other campouts throughout the USA. NOTE: FCRV Camping Today Magazine is an on-line monthly publication now on the FCRV website and will not be mailed. If you require a printed copy please notify GSA State Directors Tommy and Alice Garner.

8 If anyone would like to submit an article on the achievements, accomplishments, volunteering or any other social events or news of any member please submit by the dates listed below for the next edition of the Cracker Barrel. If you are not in a club and would like to submit an article or information about anything, please do so by the dates listed below. Any member can submit an article or information. Please submit your articles/photos/forms for future editions of the newsletter by the dates listed below to linddsmth@aol.com or gsacrackerbarrel@att.net June 26, 2017 September 26, 2017 Please check the website for other activities, copy of newsletters, registration forms, Camping Today and for other information: & ********************************************************************************************* Remember you can post your camping schedules on the GSA web site. Contact Larry Black ********************************************************************************************* NOTE: REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ALSO LOCATED ON PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU REQUIRE A PRINTED COPY OF THE NEWSLETTER IT TAKES SEVERAL MORE DAYS TO RECEIVE THAN IT DOES BY RECEIVING IT ELECTRONICALLY. (BY ). THERE MAY BE TIMES IT TAKES A WEEK LONGER. IT TAKES QUIT A BIT OF TIME TO PRINT 18 TO 20 COPIES (AS WE HAVE A STANDARD PRINTER AND NOT A COMMERCIAL PRINTER) AND PLACE IN AN ENVELOPE AND DROP OFF AT THE POST OFFICE

9 FCRV SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CAMPOUT June 22-25, 2017 FORT CHISWELL RV PARK 312 FT. CHISWELL ROAD MAX MEADOWS VIRGINIA Ft. Chiswell is very close to the intersection of I77 and I81. It is a great spot on the way to Lima OH for the FCRV National rally. It s located at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley which usually gives campers cooler temperatures and a breeze. It s close to Wytheville, hiking, fishing, and many of the Bluegrass music centers in the area. All sites have full hookups; WIFI is available as is cable.. They also have some cabins. The campout begins Thursday June 22 and runs through Sunday June 25. The rate will be $32 per night including tax. Campground management has agreed to give us that rate even for a few early and late days. Call the campground at to make reservations by June 19. The campground owners also own a nearby Draper Valley Golf Club, rated 4 stars by Golf Digest. He has offered us a discounted rate for a golf group event on Friday morning There is a recommended dinner theater in Wytheville, Wohlfahrt Haus, featuring musical shows. Performances are given Thursday (matinee) and evening Fri. through Sunday-- Please indicate on the form below if you are interested in a show. PLEASE FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM AND MAIL IT TO THE LISTED ADDRESS. INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND SO WE CAN SEND YOU REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION AND ANYY UPDATES ABOUT THE CAMPOUT FCRV SE REGIONAL CAMPOUT JUNE 22-25, REGISTRATION DEADLINE= JUNE 17 NAME ADDRESS PHONE # ADULTS #CHILDREN/AGES ENCLOSE $40 REGISTRATION FEE (CHECKS PAYABLE TO FCRV VA SE REGIONAL) GOLF (Friday) -- NUMBER PLAYING INTEREST IN A WOHLFAHRT HAUS SHOW TH matinee Fri Sat MAIL FORM AND CHECK TO: PAULA MIERZWA 2801 DEFORD CT. CHESTER, VA FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT BILL & MARGARET ALDERMAN 434/ (H) BILL 434/ MARGARET 434/825-87

10 GSA FALL CAMPOUT 2017 PINE MOUNTAIN RV RESORT OCTOBER 6 8, 2017 PINE MOUNTAIN, GA The GSA FALL CAMPOUT for 2017 will be at Pine Mountain RV Resort on October 6 8. Please make your own reservations. There will be a $30 charge when reservations are made. Then you will pay the rest when you get there. I did not get a rate for this campout as it will be according to how many we have to show up. I think it will be probably around $35 per night. We had to change the dates this year as the dates on the 2 or 3 weekend were already taken. Every club will need to bring 2 cakes, everyone to bring a door prize. Our club has not discussed anything going on at this time. There will be more information in the next Cracker Barrel. Please send your $30 GSA registration to: September 20 will be the deadline for registration. Reba Ray P.O. Box 3472 LaGrange, Ga GSA Fall Campout NAME ADDRESS PHONE ADULT CHILDREN

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